Last Known ActivityGeorge Corbitt was wounded aboard the USS Marblehead. He was cared for by Dr. Corydon Wassel. The incident was later documented in the movie The Story of Dr. Wassell. He was initially buried in a Dutch cemetery on Java. In 1950 his remains were transferred to Arlington National Cemetery. He was transferred to the USS Tulsa (PG-22) for medical treatment. He died on the Tulsa.

Comments/CitationDied from wounds suffered during a Japanese air attack.

Seaman Corbitt's last words were, "I've had it tough before, having it tough now, and I will have it tough later."